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John Probyn

Solotech has appointed John Probyn as Head of Business Development in Europe for the Live Productions Division. In this new position Probyn will be responsible for the business development of the company’s touring activities in Europe.

With almost twenty years’ experience in leadership positions at Live Nation Music UK, Probyn has earned a strong reputation in the audiovisual and entertainment technology industry. He started his career in live music in the late 80’s and was responsible for creating and producing the “Party in the Park” series of sponsored music events for several radio stations throughout the country. In 1997, he started his own consultancy company offering health and safety planning and management that brought him to a diverse range of music and sporting events throughout the world.

In 2001, Probyn joined Clear Channel Entertainment (now Live Nation Entertainment) in the UK as Operations Director and worked his way up to Chief Operating Officer to deliver thousands of touring shows, stadium concerts for the likes of U2, Madonna, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Bon Jovi. Also creating and bringing to life festivals such as Download, Wireless and Hard Rock Calling and special events including Live 8, Live Earth, The Concert for Diana, Nelson Mandela’s 90th Birthday concert and the London 2012 Olympic live sites.

In 2015, Probyn stepped down from his COO role to spend more time with his family but soon found he missed the challenge and joined Festival Republic in 2017 working for Melvin Benn on a wide range of festivals and projects.

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